By Our Reporter
Humphrey Nabimanya – founder of Reach A Hand Uganda and the Ikon Awards – was recently spotted scouting locations in his home village of Katereza, Rwampara District. Accompanied by comedian Kachaina Valentine and filmmakers Nana Kagga and Vincent Odoi, the executive producer took to social media to hint at a major new venture.
“Something big is coming to the Katereza hills,” Nabimanya posted. “Imagine a place where the city noise fades… and the next great African story is born. Small hint: My scenic hometown of Katereza + Taking Ugandan film global. #KaterezaFilmAndArtsFestival.”
While specific details remain under wraps, the post points toward the launch of a film and arts festival designed to elevate Ugandan cinema to the world stage.
Nabimanya is no stranger to high-impact productions, with a portfolio including Sabotage (2024), When You Become Me (2023), and the hit series Kyaddala. Through the “Ikon Activate” series – which toured Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda in 2025 and heads to the UK this April – he has become a central figure in uniting Africa’s creative ecosystem.
This latest move follows the recent Ikon Awards African Film Forum, where guest speaker South African filmmaker and creative entrepreneur, Thapelo Mokoena, championed pan-African collaboration as the key to amplifying our authentic stories.
This initiative could mark a transformative new chapter for the continent’s film industry.