3rd iKON Awards

3rd iKON Awards
Date	March 29, 2025
Site	Kampala Serena Hotel Kampala, Uganda
Hosted by	Flavia Tumusiime, Salvado [1]
Produced by	Usama Mukwaya [2] [3]
Directed by	Bushingtone
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The 3rd Ikon Awards ceremony, presented by the Ikon Inspire Foundation, ^[4] honored Ugandan films released from 2023 and 2024, and will take place at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, on March 29, 2025. ^{[5] [6]}

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. ^{[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]} 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	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

References

1. "Flavia Tumusiime & Patrick Salvado to Host the 2025 iKon Awards". 21 March 2025.
2. "Ikon Awards Return for Third Edition". November 19, 2024.
3. "Ikon Awards 3rd edition officially launched". November 20, 2024.
4. ATILUK, NATHAN (2024-12-10). "iKON awards return". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
5. Independent, The (November 20, 2024). "Ikon Awards return for third edition".
6. Republic, Matooke (November 20, 2024). "Uganda's film industry gears up for glamour as Ikon Awards return for third edition - Matooke Republic".
7. "Ikon Awards 2025 nominees announced - PML Daily". February 2025.
8. "Ikon Awards 2025 unveils nominees". February 2025.
9. "Nominees for 2025 Ikon Awards unveiled as pool expands".
10. https://www.ugbulletin.co.ug/full-list-nominees-for-2025-ikon-awards-unveiled/
11. "Ikon Awards 2025: A Celebration of Ugandan Cinema Like Never Before". 2 February 2025.

External links

• IKON Awards official website