KQ HUB AFRICA – Media, Arts and Culture Organisation + Studio

KQ is a Media, Art & Culture Organization + Creative studio based in Uganda.

Arts & Culture can serve as a force for social change and civic engagement. Explore our work

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Arts & Culture can serve as a force for social change and civic engagement. Explore our Work

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KQ is a Media, Art & Culture Organisation + Creative Studio based in Uganda.

Curating Brave safe spaces for East-African creatives

Promoting Youth Civic Engagement Through Participatory Creative Arts and Culture in Uganda

Explore our Research & Insights into the Arts and Culture in East Africa.

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A Glance into Our Five Year Strategic Plan (2023-2027)

We are excited to be launching our five-year strategic plan (2023- 2027). Our next 5 years will see us fostering artistic innovation, expanding our reach in new creative ecosystems, exploring meaningful local and international collaborations, and bridging generations through culture and art.

Join us as we drive positive social impact, nurture a vibrant community, and inspire accountable governance. Together, let’s paint a brighter future for Uganda and East Africa at large through creative expression and collaboration.

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#Repost - @iti.germany by @get_regrammer Thank you

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Thank you all for the overwhelming interest in our Open Call!
Congratulations to the selected participants who will be part of #ShapingCrossroads- a peer-to-peer exchange programme on artistic mobility and cultural cooperation between Africa & Europe:

*pictured from top left to bottom right*
✨THOBILE MAPHANGA @thobimaphanga from the African Festivals Network @africanfestivalsnetwork is a South African dance practitioner, writer/scholar, and cultural worker passionate about finding more holistic solutions to well-being and full living through the arts on the African continent and beyond.

✨EMMA BEVERLEY from the Helsinki International Artist Programme @hiap_suomenlinna is a multi-artform producer and curator with a particular focus on climate action and social justice.

✨BEATRICE WARUINGE from Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) @cfcafrica is a Cultural and Creative Industries as well as a human rights proponent committed to Pan-African ideals, refugee welfare and social and economic transformation.

✨WABWIRE JOSEPH IAN @wabwirewa from KQ Hub Africa @kqhubafrica is a cultural innovator and creative producer based in Kampala, Uganda who harnesses the power of arts to drive civic engagement, social transformation, and intercultural dialogue across the African continent.

After online work phases in July and September, the participants will in November spend a week together at Nafasi Art Space @nafasiartspace (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), where they will present their initial results.
We are very much looking forward to the exchance!

🕊️With SHAPING CROSSROADS the ITI, together with representatives from other cultural organisations across Europe and Africa seeks to find new ways and solutions to improve the conditions for mobility. By fostering mutual exchange, the series aims to identify new topics as well as to rethink existing ones, such as legal frameworks, aspects of sustainability, ideas on ‘care’ and 'hospitality', funding issues, questions on ‘cultural gatekeeping’ and colonial continuities.🕊️

Shaping Crossroads is part of the #Deconfining project @deconfining.eu and is funded by #CreativeEurope.

📸©️ Lizzie Coombe

Civil society is the bridge between governments an

Civil society is the bridge between governments and communities, ensuring policies reflect the needs of the people. Through advocacy, legal empowerment, and grassroots action, it drives accountability, protects human rights, and fosters inclusive development.

This animated graphic brings this role to life—depicting people at the center of change, collective action, and the power of advocacy. It highlights voices joining together, legal reforms taking shape, and communities rising to demand justice. This visual story is a call to action, reminding us that civil society is not just a sector—it is the force that shapes a more just and equitable world. @artrightstruth
@civicusalliance
@ahrcpress #civilsociety #unwomen

We are thrilled to introduce Fatuma Hassan ( @fati

We are thrilled to introduce Fatuma Hassan ( @fatisharts), a visionary graffiti and mural artist, who will be bringing her dynamic artistry to the Commons Guard Project. This powerful initiative seeks to celebrate and highlight the essential role of civil society in Uganda—especially amidst ongoing clampdowns.

Fatuma’s mural, to be displayed in a high-traffic public space in Kampala, will reflect the resilience of local communities and civil society, fighting back against the oppressive narrative that seeks to portray them as foreign agents or disruptors. Her artwork will be a visual testament to the tireless work of activists, human rights defenders, and ordinary Ugandans who stand as the guardians of communal rights, advocating for justice, equality, and freedom.

The Common Guard Project pushes back against the authoritarian narrative that tries to silence and discredit these crucial movements. It reclaims the power of civil society and celebrates its critical role in shaping the future of Uganda.

Through art, we speak truth to power. Fatuma’s mural will be a powerful reminder that our voices and rights are worth protecting, and the struggle for freedom is never in vain. Stay tuned for the mural reveal and get ready to witness history in the making!

@artrightstruth
@civicusalliance
@ahrcpress @uniofyork

We are excited to announce that Doddridge Busingye

We are excited to announce that Doddridge Busingye (@artistdoddridgebusingye ), a leading visual artist, will be creating a powerful mural for the Commons Guard Project in Jinja, Uganda.

This mural will explore the vital role civil society plays in shaping Uganda’s democracy, highlighting how grassroots movements, NGOs, and engaged citizens help safeguard public rights and shared resources.

Through his striking visual narrative, Busingye will examine the relationship between citizens and the state, reminding us that civil society is not only a guardian of democracy but a catalyst for social change.

Located in the heart of Jinja, this public artwork will serve as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to uphold justice, equity, and citizen empowerment in Uganda’s ongoing democratic journey.

@artrightstruth @uniofyork @civicusalliance @ahrcpress

📢 Exciting News!📢 We're thrilled to announc

📢 Exciting News!📢

We're thrilled to announce that our project, "The Commons Guard: Visualizing Civil Society's Role in Uganda Through Art," has been selected as one of the prestigious grant commissions by @artrightstruth , in partnership with @civicusalliance under the #WEAREFORCIVILSOCIETYcall. This initiative is generously supported by the @ahrcpress (Arts and Humanities Research Council), the Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR), and the University of York's History of Art Department.

About the Project:

Civil society in Uganda faces mounting pressures, with advocacy groups across environmental, civic, and women's rights under threat. Many organizations work tirelessly to document these crackdowns, but now, more than ever, we need to illustrate the vital role civil society plays in advancing human rights and preserving freedoms. That's where The Commons Guard steps in.

This project leverages mural art, digital storytelling, and interactive community workshops to reshape public perceptions of civil society. Our goal is to paint a powerful, visual narrative that celebrates the contributions of civil society while challenging misconceptions fueled by authoritarian narratives. Through collaborative efforts with local artists and activists, we’ll bring civil society’s message directly to the people in a way that resonates emotionally, making the case for human rights through creative expression.

What to Expect:

Together with our partners, we will produce large-scale murals, captivating digital illustrations, and impactful workshops that bring civil society’s mission to life. Through these platforms, we aim to inspire a progressive, open society in Uganda—one that understands and values the essential role of civil society as a defender of community rights and freedoms.

Stay tuned for updates as we use the arts to bridge communities and strengthen the values of civil society. Follow us and our partners:
@ArtRightsTruth @CIVICUSAlliance @ahrcpress
@uniofyork
#Artivism #CivilSociety #HumanRights

We are thrilled to announce that @kqhubafrica has

We are thrilled to announce that @kqhubafrica has become an official partner for the Amazing Festival known as @blanketsandwinekla . Our partnership aims to bring strategic audience engagement to revitalize the festival, which is now expanding across Africa. We look forward to enhancing the experience for all attendees and contributing to the festival's growth and success! @muthonidrummerqueen @girllikeafsa #blanketsandwinekla

📸 Picture Highlights from the Pan African Fashi

📸 Picture Highlights from the Pan African Fashion Research Residency Panel!

KQ Hub Africa, in partnership with the African Fashion Research Institute (@afri_digital), hosted a dynamic panel discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textiles, and innovative African design.

Key Highlights:
- Barkcloth’s cultural and sustainable significance in Kampala and KwaZulu Natal.
- New design languages from Kampala's avant-garde scene.

Special thanks to our panelists:
- Lesiba Mabitsela (@lesibamabitselastudio), Sheila Nakitende (@sheila.nakitende), Liz Kobusinge (@kobusinge), Godfrey Katende (@igc_fashion), Thabiso Ncanana (@thabiso.ncanana), Doreen Namatovo (@mrs.sengendo), Isabella Asiimwe (@isabellaisabeau)

And to our supporters: @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, British Council (@eastafricaarts)

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the British Council in Kampala! 🌿✨

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

📸 Picture Highlights from the Pan African Fashi

📸 Picture Highlights from the Pan African Fashion Research Residency Panel!

KQ Hub Africa, in partnership with the African Fashion Research Institute (@afri_digital), hosted a dynamic panel discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textiles, and innovative African design.

Key Highlights:
- Barkcloth’s cultural and sustainable significance in Kampala and KwaZulu Natal.
- New design languages from Kampala's avant-garde scene.

Special thanks to our panelists:
- Lesiba Mabitsela (@lesibamabitselastudio), Sheila Nakitende (@sheila.nakitende), Liz Kobusinge (@kobusinge), Godfrey Katende (@igc_fashion), Thabiso Ncanana (@thabiso.ncanana), Doreen Namatovo (@mrs.sengendo), Isabella Asiimwe (@isabellaisabeau)

And to our supporters: @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, British Council (@eastafricaarts)

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the British Council in Kampala! 🌿✨

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

📸 Picture Highlights from the Pan African Fashi

📸 Picture Highlights from the Pan African Fashion Research Residency Panel!

KQ Hub Africa, in partnership with the African Fashion Research Institute (@afri_digital), hosted a dynamic panel discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textiles, and innovative African design.

Key Highlights:
- Barkcloth’s cultural and sustainable significance in Kampala and KwaZulu Natal.
- New design languages from Kampala's avant-garde scene.

Special thanks to our panelists:
- Lesiba Mabitsela (@lesibamabitselastudio) Sheila Nakitende (@sheila.nakitende), Liz Kobusinge (@kobusinge), Godfrey Katende (@igc_fashion), Thabiso Ncanana (@thabiso.ncanana), Doreen Namatovo (@mrs.sengendo), Isabella Asiimwe (@isabellaisabeau)

And to our supporters: @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, British Council (@eastafricaarts)

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the British Council in Kampala!

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

MEET THE MODERATOR: Lesiba Mabitsela (@lesibamabi

MEET THE MODERATOR:

Lesiba Mabitsela (@lesibamabitselastudio) is a South African interdisciplinary artist, designer, and fashion practitioner based in Johannesburg. Lesiba's work combines fashion design with immersive technologies, critical fashion, and performance studies, resulting in innovative ways of engaging with and producing fashion. He explores African masculine identities, using garments as catalysts for discussions on African fashion histories, culture, and the relationship between the garment and the body.

Lesiba was awarded the Institute for Creative Arts Fellowship in 2020 and received the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation scholarship, which supported his master’s degree in theatre and performance at the University of Cape Town. He co-founded the African Fashion Research Institute (AFRI) in 2019 with Dr. Erica de Greef, advocating for critical fashion research from the African continent. Lesiba’s practice is interwoven with his roles as a consultant, academic, and educator.

Join us on 7th June 2024 at 16:00 EAT at the British Council, Kampala, for a Panel Discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textile practices, and renewed design languages. Engage with pioneering voices in sustainable fashion, supported by @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, and British Council (@eastafricaarts).

R.S.V.P: atenge.joanmarybud@kqhubafrica.com

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

MEET THE PANELIST: Sheila Nakitende (@sheila.naki

MEET THE PANELIST:

Sheila Nakitende (@sheila.nakitende), is a multi-disciplinary artist from Uganda whose work focuses on womanhood experiences, including nurturing, preserving, and evolving aesthetics and material culture. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Fine Art and Design from Makerere University (2005) and currently resides in Kampala. Sheila's practice spans painting, installation, and performance art, with extensive experience in concept development, product and graphic design, gallery curation, and coordinating art projects.

Sheila received the Parent Residency Grant at Women’s Studio Workshop in New York (2017) and has participated in the Kampala Art Biennale and Kampala Art Auction (2016). Her solo exhibitions include “ABAANA Ba KINTU” at Makerere University (2022), “TROPIKA” at Women’s Studio Workshop (2017), and “40 TWISTS” at @rtpunch Studio (2013). In 2022, her work was showcased in exhibitions at Savvy Contemporary Berlin, alpha nova & galerie futura Berlin, and Circle Art Gallery, Nairobi.

Join us on 7th June 2024 at 16:00 EAT at the British Council, Kampala, for a Panel Discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textile practices, and renewed design languages. Engage with pioneering voices in sustainable fashion, supported by @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, and British Council (@eastafricaarts).

R.S.V.P: atenge.joanmarybud@kqhubafrica.com

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

MEET THE PANELIST: Isabella Asiimwe (@isabellaisa

MEET THE PANELIST:

Isabella Asiimwe (@isabellaisabeau), founder and creative director of the Ugandan-based design and arts practice Studio Isabella Isabeau, is an Architect and Visual Artist. Her multi-skilled practice spans architecture, eco fashion, and film, emphasizing natural, organic, and local materials. Established in 2014, her studio embodies versatility and ecological resilience, prioritizing spatial-cultural considerations at a human scale.

Join us on 7th June 2024 at 16:00 EAT at the British Council, Kampala, for a Panel Discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textile practices, and renewed design languages. Engage with pioneering voices in sustainable fashion, supported by @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, and British Council (@eastafricaarts).

R.S.V.P: atenge.joanmarybud@kqhubafrica.com

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

MEET THE PANELIST: Godfrey Katende (@igc_fashion)

MEET THE PANELIST:

Godfrey Katende (@igc_fashion) is the fashion designer behind IGC Fashion, a Ugandan streetwear label based in Kampala. IGC Fashion merges ancient African fashion with modern urban architecture and futuristic elements. Inspired by African tradition, heritage, and culture, IGC creates garments as moving, breathing pieces of sculptural art. They use natural and indigenous materials such as Nsimbi (cowrie shells), Lubugo (barkcloth), and second-hand garments, combined with experimental shapes and patterns.

IGC Fashion promotes positive social change through community fashion outreach programs (Fashion Cyphers) held monthly across Uganda and organizes the annual fashion event "Kwetu Kwanza" (meaning “ours first”), which raises awareness about the impacts of unsustainable fashion consumption and waste.

Join us on 7th June 2024 at 16:00 EAT at the British Council, Kampala, for a Panel Discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textile practices, and renewed design languages. Engage with pioneering voices in sustainable fashion, supported by @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, and British Council (@eastafricaarts).

R.S.V.P: atenge.joanmarybud@kqhubafrica.com

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

MEET THE PANELIST: Liz Kobusinge (@kobusinge) , i

MEET THE PANELIST:

Liz Kobusinge (@kobusinge) , is a community-taught artist based in Kampala, Uganda. Her multidisciplinary work, deeply influenced by her experiences with anxiety and depression, explores mental health as lived by Black women. Liz creates bark cloth paper as a ritual of remembrance, layering handmade dyes, ink, and video to mimic how our skin holds and disperses memory. Her practice centers on self-hood and autonomy, documenting herself and others ‘making peace’ for collective survival.

For KLA ART 2021, she created a meditative walk through a spiral-shaped pop-up garden in the heart of the city. Liz has experimented with bark cloth during residencies at 32 Degrees East, Ugandan Arts Trust (2018), Bag Factory Artist Studios (2019), and lugar a dudas (2020). She researched eco painting techniques at LAPA Brixton in Johannesburg (2022) and is part of the Njabala Foundation's Pillars of Rectitude project. Her work has been exhibited with the Salooni Collective in Burkina Faso, N’GOLA Biennial in São Tomé e Príncipe, 32 Degrees East, the German Cultural Institute in Kampala, and FitClique Africa’s Feminist Utopia installations.

Join us on 7th June 2024 at 16:00 EAT at the British Council, Kampala, for a Panel Discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textile practices, and renewed design languages. Engage with pioneering voices in sustainable fashion, supported by @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, and British Council (@eastafricaarts).

R.S.V.P: atenge.joanmarybud@kqhubafrica.com

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

MEET THE PANELIST: Thabiso Ncanana, a fashion art

MEET THE PANELIST:

Thabiso Ncanana, a fashion artist and creative director from South Africa Esikhawini, Richard’s Bay. He merges heritage with contemporary sentiment in exploring and celebrating African culture through fashion. His work is primarily informed by rural and indigenous etiquette, focusing on conservation and sustainability (ukonga nokuhlonipha imvelo). Thabiso’s design direction accentuates the bond between human and nature, past and present, material and concept within the African cultural context.

Join us on 7th June 2024 at 16:00 EAT at the British Council, Kampala, for a Panel Discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textile practices, and renewed design languages. Engage with pioneering voices in sustainable fashion, supported by @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, and British Council (@eastafricaarts).

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

MEET THE PANELIST: Doreen Namatovu (@mrs.sengendo

MEET THE PANELIST:

Doreen Namatovu (@mrs.sengendo), the Proprietor of House of Dorlin and a University Lecturer, is a passionate fashion and textile designer specializing in the traditional Buganda fabric “Olubugo.” She adds a modern twist to bark cloth with contemporary colors. Doreen holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Fine Art and a Master's Degree in Arts with Fine Art from Makerere University. Her innovative work has been featured in documentaries and films, and she has led workshops on adding value to Barckloth, including a recent one in Israel.

Join us on 7th June 2024 at 16:00 EAT at the British Council, Kampala, for a Panel Discussion on Indigenous craft, sustainable textile practices, and renewed design languages. Engage with pioneering voices in sustainable fashion, supported by @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, and British Council (@eastafricaarts).

R.S.V.P: atenge.joanmarybud@kqhubafrica.com

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

KQ Hub Africa, in partnership with the South Afric

KQ Hub Africa, in partnership with the South Africa based African Fashion Research Institute ( @afri_digital ), invites you to an insightful Panel Discussion featuring diverse voices from Kampala and South Africa on the subjects of Indigenous craft, sustainable textile practices, and renewed design languages on the African continent as part of the ongoing Pan African Fashion Research Residency- PARR24

Discussion Highlights

- The cultural significance and sustainability of barkcloth in the fashion industry, with insights into its craftsmanship and environmental benefits in both Kampala and KwaZulu Natal.

- The impact of second-hand clothing imports on the African continent and the contemporary practices of upcycling and sustainable fashion.

- Unique design languages emerging from Kampala as part of a renewed African avant-garde.

This panel is also a platform for @afri_digital to present their research on indigenous Barkcloth production, focusing on Afro-sustainability, decolonial education, and challenges in the Ugandan fashion industry.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with pioneering voices in sustainable fashion and design! 🌍✨

This event is made possible with support from @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, British Council ( @eastafricaarts )

Panelists will include: Lesiba Mabitsela ( @lesibamabitselastudio) (Moderator) Sheila Nakitende @sheila.nakitende (Interdisciplinary Artist)Liz Kobusinge @kobusinge (Interdisciplinary Artist)Godfrey Katende @igc_fashion (Multidisciplinary Designer & Founder of IGC Fashion) Thabiso Ncanana @@thabiso.ncanana (Fashion Researcher) Doreen Namatovo @mrs.sengendo (Researcher & Designer) Isabella Asiimwe @isabellaisabeau (Multidisciplinary Designer & Founder of Isabella Isabeau)

📅 Date: 7th June 2024
⏰ Time: 16:00 EAT
📍 Venue: British Council, Plot 4 Windsor Loop, Off Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda
🎟️ Fee: No charge
R.S.V.P: atenge.joanmarybud@kqhubafrica.com

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaarts

KQ Hub Africa, in partnership with the South Afric

KQ Hub Africa, in partnership with the South Africa based African Fashion Research Institute ( @afri_digital ), invites you to an insightful Panel Discussion featuring diverse voices from Kampala and South Africa on the subjects of Indigenous craft, sustainable textile practices, and renewed design languages on the African continent as part of the ongoing Pan African Fashion Research Residency- PARR24

Discussion Highlights

- The cultural significance and sustainability of barkcloth in the fashion industry, with insights into its craftsmanship and environmental benefits in both Kampala and KwaZulu Natal.

- The impact of second-hand clothing imports on the African continent and the contemporary practices of upcycling and sustainable fashion.

- Unique design languages emerging from Kampala as part of a renewed African avant-garde.

This panel is also a platform for @afri_digital to present their research on indigenous Barkcloth production, focusing on Afro-sustainability, decolonial education, and challenges in the Ugandan fashion industry.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with pioneering voices in sustainable fashion and design! 🌍✨

This event is made possible with support from @bizart_za, South Africa Department of Sports and Culture, Presidential Employment Stimulus, British Council ( @eastafricaarts )

Panelists will include: Lesiba Mabitsela ( @lesibamabitselastudio) (Moderator) Sheila Nakitende @sheila.nakitende (Interdisciplinary Artist)Liz Kobusinge @kobusinge (Interdisciplinary Artist)Godfrey Katende @igc_fashion (Multidisciplinary Designer & Founder of IGC Fashion) Thabiso Ncanana @@thabiso.ncanana (Fashion Researcher) Doreen Namatovo @mrs.sengendo (Researcher & Designer) Isabella Asiimwe @isabellaisabeau (Multidisciplinary Designer & Founder of Isabella Isabeau)

📅 Date: 7th June 2024
⏰ Time: 16:00 EAT
📍 Venue: British Council, Plot 4 Windsor Loop, Off Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda
🎟️ Fee: No charge
R.S.V.P: atenge.joanmarybud@kqhubafrica.com

#SustainableFashion #IndigenousCraft #AfricanDesign #Kampala #Barkcloth #Upcycling #AfroSustainability #FashionPanel #BritishCouncilKampala #KQHubAfrica #AfricanFashionResearchInstitute #eastafricaar

We are excited to be in Paris, France as a delegat

We are excited to be in Paris, France as a delegate from Uganda, representing our organization KQ HUB AFRICA , a media, arts, and culture organization. We are excited to participate in the FOCUS Musique & Innovation - Création Africa program in Paris, France, from March 26 to March 31, 2024.

Partnered with the @babelmusicxp_officiel festival, the @if_officiel is hosting this five-day professional journey, bringing together key professionals from the African music industry to foster collaboration, network building, and promote African artistic scene on an influential platform.

Thanks to the support from the Fonds Équipe France Création of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affair, this program aims to strengthen partnerships between African and French professionals in the cultural and creative industries. In Paris, we'll engage in discussions on music and innovation, explore cutting-edge advancements in AI and virtual reality in the music industry, and connect with fellow professionals during a networking cocktail event. It's an incredible opportunity to showcase Uganda's music scene and build valuable connections on an international stage.

Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/dvk6W3_w

#CréationAfrica #MusiqueInnovation

🌿✨ Thank you to all the incredible designers,

🌿✨ Thank you to all the incredible designers, poets, and our amazing audience who made our Green Stitch - Sustainable Fashion + Poetry event a huge success! 🌟 Your passion for sustainability and creativity truly shines through.

To our talented designers: Thank you for showcasing your commitment to sustainability through your stunning creations. Your dedication to ethical practices and eco-friendly materials sets a powerful example for the fashion industry. This is exactly the direction we aim to push for as an organization, and your participation reinforces our mission to promote sustainability in fashion.

To our partners: Your support has been invaluable in making this event possible. We deeply appreciate your collaboration and belief in our vision for a more sustainable future. Together, we are making strides towards a greener and more conscious fashion industry.

To our wonderful audience: Thank you for joining us and engaging with the powerful fusion of sustainable fashion and poetry. Your enthusiasm and support inspire us to continue our efforts in promoting eco-consciousness and creativity.

Let's continue to stitch together a more sustainable future, one stylish and poetic thread at a time! 🌱💚 #GreenStitch #SustainableFashion #PoetryCommunity

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