The
nominees in this category are Kata by Navio, Work It Out by Maurice
Kirya, Tubonge by Jose Chameleone, Nzijukira by Ekky and Akuloga by
Fusion Band.
This category kicks off with Kata by Navio. The concept of Kata is a deliberate fusion between traditional African life and modern life.
This fusion is consistently executed right from choice of locations
[setting], costuming and dance styles. Traditional African lifestyle
rubs shoulders with contemporary lifestyle.
The
performance in Kata is also very impressive. No eye can miss the
interesting moves and beautiful costumes of the traditional dancers. The
package is then filled up by non-traditional choreography. It is simply
fantastic.
Then
comes Work It Out by Maurice Kirya. The choreography is splendid, the
energy is impeccable and the attitude of the performers is superb. This
is one of those videos that deserve kudos.
Tubonge by Jose Chameleone also earned a comfortable nomination in this category. Mystical is probably the most powerful English word that can best describe this video. Literally speaking, the ghost of a man under intensive care
walks all the way to church in search of his bride. This is cabalistic
to say the least. The choice of an Ecclesia, the pigeon and the dashing
shots of the bride all help in the execution of this concept.
Nzijukira by Ekky. In this video, the story of a naïve childhood
friendship that graduates into love, is told impeccably. The choice of
setting, costumes, props and activities cooperate well to enhance
concept execution. The package is sealed by awesome camerawork and
editing.
Finally, we have Akuloga by Fusion Band. This video has got a nice concept which is well executed. If you are Ugandan, then you’ve heard one or two stories rotating around marital charms and love potions.
The choice of a rural setting comfortably helps bring out the common
belief that such charms are rampant in rural areas. The choice of
costumes and props is also amazing.
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