Full List of Winners: The iKon Awards 2025

The iKon Awards is a Film & Television awarding programme that recognizes and rewards implementers and personalities in the Film and Television and Mainstream Media in Uganda and, ultimately, Africa.

On Saturday, 29th March 2025, different creators were rewarded with gongs and recognition at the iKon Awards at Serena Hotel, Kampala.

Below are the winners from each category (as compiled by Kasule Douglas Benda):

1. Best Documentary Film – A History of Film in Uganda by Timothy Niwamanya
2. Best Animation Film – Kataleya by Denis Junior Dhikusooka
3. Best Visual Effects (VFX) in film – The Lions Of Buganda
4. Best Student Film – The Chicken Thief by Enock Timothy Jjemba
5. Best Short Film – Jimbi by Tusabe Ivan
6. Best Sound Design for film – Karamoja by Isiko Abubaker
7. Best Editor for a film – Soccer Heart (Kizito Sudaisy Ssebowa)
8. Best Makeup in Film – The Lions of Buganda (Nabakiibi Joan, Latifah Nabatanzi, Rutaro Abel)
9. Best Costume Design in Film – Tazibone Solomon (Maria)
10. Best Production Design – Imran Musabbeh (Manual)
11. African iKON Award – Kanayo Kanayo
12. African iKON Award – Patience Ozokwo
13. Rising Star Award – Iradukunda Rebecca
14. Best Emerging Film – Sekukkulu (Sharon Ishimwe)
15. Best iKON Young Fellow Film – Take My Hand
16. Best TV Series – Sanyu by Mathew Nabwiso
17. Best Actor in a TV series – Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
18. Best Actress in a TV series – Dianah Nabatanzi (JDC)
19. Best Actress Supporting in Film – Nana Kagga in Maria
20. Best Supporting Actor in a Film – Bwanika Felix Baale in Sekukkulu
21. Lifetime Achievement for Award – Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
22. Best Actress in a Film – Pelly Penina Nampanga in Maria
23. Best Actor in a Film – Issa Masadde Yusuf in Soccer Heart
24. Best Cinematography in Film – Alex Ireeta for Soccer Heart
25. Best Screenplay for film- Makula by Nisha Kalema
26. Best Film Director – Makula by Nisha Kalema and Dan Mugisha
27. Best Film – Makula by Nisha Kalema

Congratulations to all winners!

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