Dr. Sr.Dipio picks APA July award
Aug 09, 2009
REVERED Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe in <i>Things Fall Apart</i> writes that when you see a frog jumping in broad daylight, you know something is after its life. Well, when you see a veiled Catholic nun in a nightclub like, that folkloric Igbo frog, it h
By Alex Balimwikungu
REVERED Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe in Things Fall Apart writes that when you see a frog jumping in broad daylight, you know something is after its life. Well, when you see a veiled Catholic nun in a nightclub like, that folkloric Igbo frog, it has to be for a good reason.
It was, indeed, a good reason that took Dr Sr. Dominic Dipio to Ocean, Club’s Silk’s new plush lounge in Industrial Area, Kampala, last Friday evening –– to pick the Arts Press Association (APA) July Artist of the Month award.
Dipio, the head of Makerere University’s literature department, who attended as a nominee with no idea she was the night’s winner, was second winner of the Moonberg Lager and Club Silk-sponsored award, after GNL Zamba, last month’s winner. The award recognises personalities who have made significant achievements in the arts.
Dipio beat Justice James Ogoola whose anthology of poems (Songs of Paradise) saw him emerge second, tying with fashion designer, Stella Atal, while singers Jose Chameleone and Blu3, tied in fourth place with 18% of the total vote.
She won on the strength of her 90-minute debut film, A Meal to Forget.
An elated Dipio, who appeared truly humbled by the recognition said: “If you young people decide it is time, I believe it. I am going to share this award with my students to inspire them. The award is a testimony and will hang in my office.â€
Dipio started the film class in her department with three students. Today, it is a fully fledged film school. She holds a doctorate in film studies from a university in Italy.
Like APA acting general secretary, Emmanuel Ssejjengo observed, A Meal to forget is exceptional. “The transitions, lighting, sound and all the aesthetics are of exceptional quality; something local film producers could take a leaf from. It is also very Ugandan, though she (Dipio) shot it as a PhD student in Italy.†This recognition was truly overdue.
The glamourous evening was crowned by spirited performances from upcoming artiste, Naira. Yoyo, another hot prospect, impressed the crowd with a rendition of Fred Masagazi’s Anununu. Emily Mwebaze topped it all with her new song, Baguma.
REVERED Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe in Things Fall Apart writes that when you see a frog jumping in broad daylight, you know something is after its life. Well, when you see a veiled Catholic nun in a nightclub like, that folkloric Igbo frog, it has to be for a good reason.
It was, indeed, a good reason that took Dr Sr. Dominic Dipio to Ocean, Club’s Silk’s new plush lounge in Industrial Area, Kampala, last Friday evening –– to pick the Arts Press Association (APA) July Artist of the Month award.
Dipio, the head of Makerere University’s literature department, who attended as a nominee with no idea she was the night’s winner, was second winner of the Moonberg Lager and Club Silk-sponsored award, after GNL Zamba, last month’s winner. The award recognises personalities who have made significant achievements in the arts.
Dipio beat Justice James Ogoola whose anthology of poems (Songs of Paradise) saw him emerge second, tying with fashion designer, Stella Atal, while singers Jose Chameleone and Blu3, tied in fourth place with 18% of the total vote.
She won on the strength of her 90-minute debut film, A Meal to Forget.
An elated Dipio, who appeared truly humbled by the recognition said: “If you young people decide it is time, I believe it. I am going to share this award with my students to inspire them. The award is a testimony and will hang in my office.â€
Dipio started the film class in her department with three students. Today, it is a fully fledged film school. She holds a doctorate in film studies from a university in Italy.
Like APA acting general secretary, Emmanuel Ssejjengo observed, A Meal to forget is exceptional. “The transitions, lighting, sound and all the aesthetics are of exceptional quality; something local film producers could take a leaf from. It is also very Ugandan, though she (Dipio) shot it as a PhD student in Italy.†This recognition was truly overdue.
The glamourous evening was crowned by spirited performances from upcoming artiste, Naira. Yoyo, another hot prospect, impressed the crowd with a rendition of Fred Masagazi’s Anununu. Emily Mwebaze topped it all with her new song, Baguma.