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1st iKON Awards

{{Short description|Ugandan film awards}}

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| date = March 25, 2023

| site = Kampala Serena Hotel
Kampala, Uganda

| host = Anita Fabiola, Moses Kiboneka

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| producer = Usama Mukwaya

| director = Bushington

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The 1st Ikon Awards ceremony, presented by the Sauti Plus Hub,{{Cite web |last=sqoopadmin |title=iKon Awards launched – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos |url=https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202206/four-one-one/ikon-awards-launched.html |access-date=2023-04-02 |language=en-US}} honored Ugandan films released from 2021 and 2022, and took place at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, on March 25, 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/kafa-coh-runs-over-ikon-awards-4174318/ | title=Home | date=April 2024 }}

Schedule

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Date

! Event

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.{{Cite web |title=Nominees – iKON Awards |url=https://fellowship.theikon.org/nominees/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=King |first=Isa |date=2023-01-25 |title=Sam Bagenda & Laura Kahunde Set to Announce Nominees for the 1st Edition of the iKon Awards |url=https://satisfashionug.com/sam-bagenda-laura-kahunde-set-to-announce-nominees-for-the-1st-edition-of-the-ikon-awards/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=SatisFashion Uganda |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-28 |title=iKon Awards 2023 Launched {{!}} Showbizuganda |url=https://www.showbizuganda.com/ikon-awards-2023-launched/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=satisfashionug |date=2023-01-28 |title=iKon Awards 2023 Here to Connect and Celebrate Filmmakers: See Full List of Nominees |url=https://satisfashionug.com/ikon-awards-2023-here-to-connect-and-celebrate-filmmakers-see-full-list-of-nominees/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=SatisFashion Uganda |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Nominee list for the iKon Awards 2023 out – Kampala Sun |url=https://www.kampalasun.co.ug/nominee-list-for-the-ikon-awards-2023-out/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Republic |first=Matooke |date=2023-01-29 |title=Eleanor Nabwiso, Loukman Ali and Tracy Kababiito nominated for iKon Awards |url=https://matookerepublic.com/2023/01/29/eleanor-nabwiso-loukman-ali-and-tracy-kababiito-nominated-for-ikon-awards/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Matooke Republic |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Alochi |first=Oscar |date=2023-01-28 |title=The Ikon Awards: Film And Tv Awards Are Here To Educate, Connect, And Celebrate Filmmakers |url=https://nairobifashionhub.co.ke/the-ikon-awards-film-and-tv-awards-are-here-to-educate-connect-and-celebrate-filmmakers/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=African fashion |language=English}} The main awards who will be hosted by Anita Fabiola and comedian Moses Kiboneka {{Cite web |title=Fabiola, Uncle Mo to co-host ikon awards – Kampala Sun |url=https://www.kampalasun.co.ug/fabiola-uncle-mo-to-co-host-ikon-awards/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |language=en-US}}

Awards

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! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Film

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Director

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style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Actor

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Actress

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  • Nisha Kalema, Bedroom Chains
  • Tracy Kababiito, Mukisa
  • Winfred Nafula, My Husbands Wife
  • Rhona Ninsiima, Tembele
style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Actress in a Supporting Role

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style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Screenplay

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Ikon Rising Star

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  • Mariam Ndagire, My Husbands Wife
  • Hassan Mageye, Bedroom Chains
  • Morris Mugisha, Tembele
  • Kevin Johns Nabukenya, The Wave

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  • Cosmas Sserubogo
  • Tuyi Mariserena
  • Kaddu Sadat
style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Cinematography

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Production Design

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  • Rhonnie Nkalubo, Robina Nansubuga, Kafa Coh
  • Morris Mugisha, Tembele
  • Hassan Mageye, Mumpi Joseph Sserubiri, Bedroom Chains
  • Nana Kagga, Pieces Of Me
style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Costume Design

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Makeup and Special Effects

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  • Irene Sseremba, Bedroom Chains
  • Nadia Gisella, The Girl in the Yellow Jumper
  • Rachael Nakito, Josephine Lule, The Test
  • Whitney G. Najuuko, Kafa Coh

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  • Shakirah Kibirige, Kafa Coh
  • Shakirah Kibirige, The Test
  • Shakirah Kibirige, Tembele
  • Nakakande Cynthia, Bedroom Chains
style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Editing

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Sound

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style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Visual Effects

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Animation Film

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  • No Way Out, Mulima Ashraf
  • A Thousand Fate, Mulima Ashraf
  • Ttula, Mwesigwa Benjamin
  • Breakout, Nkugwa Shaffic
style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Actress in a TV Series

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Actor in a TV Series

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  • Allan Kutos Katongole, Sanyu
  • Joel Okuyo Atiku, What If
  • Q-Kamber Fredel, Gamyuuse
  • Simon Base Kalema, Prestige
style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best TV Series

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Documentary

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  • Prestige, Nathan Magoola
  • Sanyu, Mathew Nabwiso
  • What If, Richard Mulindwa
  • The Honourables, John Ssegawa

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  • Pius, Brian Mukisa
  • Little Faith
  • Ebyo Byaa Balogo
style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Short Film

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Student Film

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  • Pius, Brian Mukisa
  • My Degree, Brian Kabogozza
  • Milk Of Human Kindness, Ssenyondwa Umaru
style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Ikon Fellow of the Year

! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Emerging Film

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  • Mirembe Doreen - Mama Wange

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  • Footwine, Maynard mulindwa

= Life Time Achievement Award =

  • John W. Katende {{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ug/entertainment/movies/ikon-awards-rolled-out-for-second-edition/sle4l9t | title=IKon Awards rolled out for second edition | date=22 September 2023 }}

Presenters and performers

The following presented awards and performed musical numbers.

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|+ Presenter(s)

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! scope="col" | Role

scope="row" | Sheila Salter

| Announcer for the 1st Ikon Awards

scope="row" | Doreen Nabanja

| Presenter of the award for Best Visual Effects

scope="row" | Allan Manzi

| Presenter of the award for Best Short film

scope="row" | Cleopatra Koheirwe

| Presenter of the award for Best Documentary film

scope="row" | Osman Matovu
Lydia Namata

| Presenters of the award for Best Animation

scope="row" | Lutakome Tony Kayanja

| Presenter of the award for Best Student Film

scope="row" | Ali Mutaka

| Presenter of the award for Best Sound

scope="row" | Irene Sewankambo
Lubowa Yasin

| Presenters of the award for Best Editor

scope="row" | Sarah Kisawuzi

| Presenter of the award for Best Make up and Hairstyling

scope="row" | Natasha Sinayobye

| Presenter of the award for Best Costume Design

scope="row" | Sam Bagenda

| Presenter of the award for Best Production Design

scope="row" | Harriet Nalubwama

| Presenter of the Life time Achievement Award

scope="row" | Catherine Namugenyi

| Presenter of the Rising Star Award

scope="row" | Prossy Mukisa

| Presenter of the Emerging Film Award

scope="row" | Fauziah Nakiboneka

| Presenter of the award for Best Actor in a tv series

scope="row" | Aisha Kyomuhangi

| Presenter of the award for Best Actress in a tv series

scope="row" | Faridah Ndausi

| Presenter of the award for Best Supporting Actor

scope="row" | Hamida Mukandutiye

| Presenter of the award for Best Supporting Actress

scope="row" | Godfrey Musinguzi

| Presenter of the award for Best TV Drama

scope="row" | Oyenbot

| Presenter of the award for Best Cinematography

scope="row" | Nana Kagga

| Presenter of the award for Best Screenplay

scope="row" | 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

References

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External links

  • {{Official website|https://theikon.org/awards/|IKON Awards official website}}

Category:2023 film awards