I’m not a person who watches TV
I’m not a person who watches TV. I don’t own a TV so that might contribute to it. Instead, I follow the news on the internet and read articles there. But a few days ago when I visited a friend I had an opportunity to watch TV for some good time. Curiosity got hold of […]
DANCER’S UMBRELLA
Written in November 2017 I have been in so many different discussions with fellow dancers about how help or developing our dance community in Uganda, we always have different views on what are the problems of the community, where we always talk about our problems but not the solutions, where we talk about what needs […]
INTRODUCING A NEW INSIGHT TO “OKWANJULA”
Its on one of thoes days when one pretended to be a responsible person. This led me to have my fist hand experience on how an introduction(Okwanjula) is conducted according to the Ugandan traditions in all its colours and forms. Taking part in this tradition makes one realize and actualize something I had always wondered […]
My letter to Mama Africa
Dear mama, I’ve decided to write a letter to you because I have so many things I want to tell you. But firstly, let me introduce myself and let you know that I am sorry. I am sorry mama. Who am I you might wonder? I am one of your sons, but I know you […]
Piece; The boards that means the world
Premier 19th of April 2018 at Ballhaus Ost Berlin Concept, Choreography Christoph Winkler | Choreography, Dance Robert Ssempijja | Scenography Valentina Primavera | Tech Fabian Eichner | Production: ehrliche arbeit – freelance office for culture. A Christoph Winkler and ehrliche arbeit – freelance office for culture project. Co-produced by Ballhaus Ost Berlin. Funded by the […]
The most popular Dance Art Form in Uganda
The most popular dance art form in Uganda is Hip-hop or call it Breakdance, which means that most dancers in Ugandan are hip-hop /urban dancers, now this also means that most of the dance events that happen here in Uganda are in that category of style. Now I know you’re asking yourself how come?