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About the Prize

The Mukumbya Musoke Art Prize (the MMA Prize) is a bi-annual award aimed at awarding and promoting talented visual artists in Uganda seeking to promote their profile on the contemporary scene. The MMA Prize is open to artists between the ages of 20 and 45 who are resident in Uganda. The finalists and winner are selected by an independent jury from works that are skillfully executed, have great potential and a relevant message.

The winner will receive a monetary prize of UGX 5,000,000 and have access to pro bono expert legal advice to support the artist’s business. All shortlisted artists will be promoted to our audiences.

Entry and Deadline

Entries for the MMA Prize 2022 will close at 23:59 hours on 2nd October 2022. The shortlisted works will be selected and the winner announced in December 2022.

The MMA Prize 2022 Jury

The jury for the MMA Prize 2022 comprises of Paul Ndema, Margaret Nagawa and Stephen Tio Kauma.

Paul Ndema is one of Uganda’s most eminent contemporary artists. He holds a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University, Uganda. He has featured at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair (2019, 2016), FNB Joburg Art Fair (2016); Circle Modern and Contemporary Art Auction in Nairobi (2015, 2014); Cape Town Art Fair (2015); Kampala Art Biennale (2014) and East African Encounters Exhibition, Circle Art Gallery (2014). His work is also housed in many international private collections.

Margaret Nagawa is a Ugandan artist, writer and curator. Margaret holds a first class Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University, Uganda and a Master of Arts degree in Curating from Goldsmiths, University of London, England. She has featured in and curated several exhibitions and is pursuing a PhD in Art History at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

Stephen Tio Kauma FCIPD is a Ugandan art collector and promoter. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Makerere University, Uganda and MBA (Finance) from Makerere University Business School, Uganda. He is a founding member of the Contemporary Art Society of Uganda and currently employed as the Director Human Resources at the African Export-Import Bank.

Rules and Guidelines for the MMA Prize 2022
  1. Entry is open to artists between the ages of 20 and 45 resident in Uganda.
  2. All entries are by electronic submission by email to art@mukumbyamusoke.com attaching: a) a signed entry form; b) an electronic image of each eligible artwork; and c) the artist’s CV or a statement about their work.
  3. The electronic image must accurately portray the artwork and the Artist agrees that all artwork submitted must be available for sale.
  4. The artist can submit up to a maximum of 4 artworks of any medium, which artworks can be paintings, drawings, original prints, photography, sculptures or video.
  5. The artwork must be a product of the artist, who must own the artwork and all moral and intellectual property rights in respect of the artwork. It is the sole responsibility of the artist to ensure that the artwork does not infringe any third party’s proprietary rights.
  6. An artist whose artwork is shortlisted among the finalists may be invited to submit the original artwork to the participating gallery for inspection or otherwise indicate a location at which the artwork may be available for inspection by the organizers. This requirement may be waived for the MMA Prize 2022.
  7. All artwork submitted must be owned by the artist and available for sale by the artist and not under consignment to a party other than the artist.
  8. None of organizers or sponsors of the Prize will at any time be liable for any loss or damage to any artworks physically submitted and the artist is advised to take out insurance to cover the artwork at all times including while at the gallery.
  9. The artist agrees that Mukumbya Musoke Advocates and the participating gallery may at any time reproduce their work at no fee for purposes of publicizing the artist or artwork or for purposes of promotion of the current or future Prize events.
  10. The organizers reserve the right to cancel or change dates for events scheduled.
  11. 11. For any queries, please contact the organizers by email to: art@mukumbyamusoke.com

WINNERS OF THE MMA PRIZE 2022

Sandra Suubi

Congratulations to Sandra Suubi, the Winner of the MMA Prize 2022.

Her entry artwork ‘Samba Gown I, II, III’ selected under the medium of Photography and Wearable Sculpture is part of a broader performance piece by the artist, re-enacting and rethinking the bride’s walk down the aisle but using the streets of Kampala. The artwork seeks to encourage dialogue among Ugandan men and women on the traditions, cultural and social expectations around the institution of marriage within their society. The performance also raises an inquiry on wastefulness in the wedding and wedding gown industry.

The Runner Up for the MMA Prize 2022 is Agaba Solomon Peabo, a photography and digital artist for his artwork entitled ‘Hope’.

“The streets inspire my work because on the streets you see life, pain, suffering, hard work and even chaos. But it is a beautiful chaos I see. On this artistic odyssey, I seek to use my dreams for a better Africa as the foundation to create, innovate and inspire.” – Agaba Solomon Peabo

Andrew Onono

The Second Runner Up for the MMA Prize 2022 is Andrew Onono, for his artwork entitled ‘Relieved’.

In my current artwork, I am focusing on a therapeutic journey to bring together different expressions and inner thoughts that most people find a little hard to verbally put across.

My paintings delve into the reality of emotions which explore inner feelings that are essential to validation and acceptance.” – Andrew Onono

TOP 15 – LONGLISTED 2022

 
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I shall not want

Joseph Wamala Kyeyune | I shall not want

Artist: Joseph Wamala Kyeyune
Title: I shall not want
Medium: Acrylics on Canvas
Size: 150cm x 100cm | Year: 2021

Born in November 1993, Joseph Wamala Kyeyune is a full-time artist based in Kampala, Uganda. He holds a Bachelor of Art and Industrial Design degree from Kyambogo University, Uganda and a Diploma in Art from Michelangelo College of Art, Uganda. He is a co-founder of Vodo Art Society in Kampala, Uganda.

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Hope

Hope by Agaba Solomon Peabo

Artist: Agaba Solomon Peabo
Title: Hope
Medium: Photography and Digital Art
Size: 60cm x 42cm
Year: 2022

Born in March 1999, Agaba Solomon Peabo is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist based in Kampala, Uganda with a particular focus on photography and digital art. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at Kyambogo University, Uganda.

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Munze

Munze by Donah Ntibankundiye

Artist: Donah Ntibankundiye
Title: Munze
Medium: Acrylics on Canvas
Size: 56cm x 102cm
Year: 2022

Born in June 1996, Donah Ntibankundiye is a self-taught artist based in Mukono, Uganda. She holds a Bachelor of Tourism degree from Makerere University, Uganda and is a founder of Hannodlist Gallery in Mukono, Uganda.

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Blues

Blues by Erinah Fridah Babirye

Erinah Fridah Babirye
Title: Blues
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 60cm x 90cm
Year: 2022

Born in March 1998, Erinah Fridah Babirye is a full-time mixed-media artist based in Kampala, Uganda. She attended the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art, Makerere University, Uganda in 2017.

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Why Temporize

Why Temporize by Ethel Aanyu

Artist: Ethel Aanyu
Title: Why Temporize
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Size: 120cm x 120cm
Year: 2022

Born in August 1994, Ethel Aanyu is a full-time artist based in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts degree from Makerere University, Uganda. Her practice is inspired by the use of storytelling to provide hope and keep dreams alive. Hence her series of artworks that embodies ‘stories in one frame.

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The Most High

Artist: Natasha Karungi Kashushu
Title: The Most High
Medium: Digital Art
Size: 32cm x 167cm
Year: 2021

Born in February 1999, Natasha Karungi Kashushu is a full-time artist based in Kampala, Uganda. Having studied fine art in high school, she has since taken up art as a career, developing her practice as a digital artist and illustrator. She is a lead artist and co-founder at pineapplesdayout.com and her artwork is recognizable by the bold and vibrant color schemes, tribal patterns, doodles and geometric shapes.

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Romance

Artist: Katesi Jacqueline Kalange
Title: Romance
Medium: Acrylics on Canvas
Size: 80cm x 90cm
Year: 2022

Born in December 1995, Jacqueline Katesi Kalange is a full-time artist based in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a Bachelor of Art and Industrial Design degree from Kyambogo University, Uganda.

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Abameganyi

Artist: Henry Kiyingi
Title: Abameganyi
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 120cm x 120cm
Year: 2022

Born, in June 1996, Henry Kiyingi is a full-time artist based in Kampala, Uganda. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Art and Industrial Design from Kyambogo University, Uganda. He has worked at various art studios and art spaces including Art Bond Uganda and Hatimax Art Space, among others.

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Ma’

Artist: Maria Birungi Namata
Title: Ma’
Medium: Fiberglass and Resin Sculpture
Size: 50cm x 32cm x 18cm
Year: 2021

Born in August 1998, Maria Birungi Namata is a full-time artist based in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a Bachelor of Art and Industrial Design degree from Kyambogo University, Uganda.

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Samba Gown I, II, III

Artist: Sandra Suubi
Title: Samba Gown I, II, III
Medium: Photography and Wearable Sculpture
Size: 51cm x 61cm
Year: 2022

Born in June 1990, Sandra Suubi is a multi-disciplinary full-time visual artist based in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a Masters in Fine Art degree and a Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts degree from Makerere University, Uganda.

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Fragile Masculinity

Artist: Benjamin Atwom
Title: Fragile Masculinity
Medium: Installation Photography on Archival Paper
Size: 45cm x 36cm
Year: 2021

Born in May 1996, Benjamin Atwom is a self-taught artist based in Entebbe, Uganda. Through his artwork, he sets out to provide a commentary on social disparities by juxtaposing mundane objects and situations so as to provoke thought and conversation and look at ‘everyday’ things with new eyes.

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Saicology (Self Portrait)

Artist: Simon Peter Sai
Title: Saicology (Self Portrait)
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 70cm x 90cm
Year: 2020

Born, in February 1989, Simon Peter Sai is self-taught full-time artist based in Gulu, Northern Uganda. He is the founder of Sai Arts Gulu – Uganda, Co-founder of VASA Art Movement and the Art Coordinator for Northern Uganda Visual Artists.

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Relieved

Artist: Andrew Onono
Title: Relieved
Medium: Acrylics on Canvas
Size: 140cm x 140cm
Year: 2022

Born in February 1994, Andrew Onono is a full-time artist residing in Kampala, Uganda. He holds a Bachelor of Art and Industrial Design degree from Kyambogo University, Uganda. He has a private studio, Art Bond Studio, located at Naalya, Uganda.

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Ataakole Talye

Artist: Bob Wanyama Archie
Title: Ataakole Talye
Medium: Acrylics on Canvas
Size: 90cm x 110cm
Year: 2022

Born in August 1995, Bob Wanyama Archie is a self-taught full-time artist based in Kasangati, Uganda. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Water Resources Engineering from Busitema University, Uganda. His artwork is largely characterized by the creation of abstract-realistic mixed media works in which he seeks to the beauty of subjects in their boldness.

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Acceptance

Artist: Olivia Mary Nantongo
Title: Acceptance
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 53cm x 120cm
Year: 2022

Born in January 1994, Olivia Mary Nantongo is a full-time artist based in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts degree from Makerere University, Uganda. Her art is mostly characterised by the use of acrylics, oil paint, pastels, fabric and other material.

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JURY FOR THE MMA PRIZE 2022

STEPHEN TIO KAUMA FCIPD is a Ugandan art collector and promoter. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Makerere University, Uganda and MBA (Finance) from Makerere University Business School, Uganda. He is a founding member of the Contemporary Art Society of Uganda and currently employed as the Director Human Resources at the African Export-Import Bank.

MARGARET NAGAWA is a Ugandan artist, writer and curator. Margaret holds a first class Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University, Uganda and a Master of Arts degree in Curating from Goldsmiths, University of London, England. She has featured in and curated several exhibitions and is pursuing a PhD in Art History at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

PAUL NDEMA is an eminent Ugandan contemporary artist. He holds a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University, Uganda. He has featured at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair (2019, 2016), FNB Joburg Art Fair (2016); Circle Modern and Contemporary Art Auction in Nairobi (2015, 2014); Cape Town Art Fair (2015); Kampala Art Biennale (2014) and East African Encounters Exhibition, Circle Art Gallery (2014). His work is also housed in many international private collections.

WINNERS OF THE MMA PRIZE 2020

Congratulations Ronald Odur, the Winner of the MMA Prize 2020.

The MMA Prize goes to an artist in Uganda selected by a jury, from works that are skilfully executed, show great potential and have a relevant message. The 2020 winner will receive a cash prize of UGX 4,000,000 and access to pro bono specialised legal services to support the artist’s business over the next two years.

A big thank you again, to all artists that participated this year for sharing a lot of amazing art.

Runner Up for the MMA Prize 2020 is Solomon Agaba Peabo, a photography and digital artist for his artwork entitled ‘Into the Future’.

“Into the future shows a man in a taxi looking at his final destination and is seeing futuristic transport means on the other side wondering if he will make it with the old transport means in this new world.” – Solomon Agaba Peabo

Second Runner Up for the MMA Prize 2020 is Elvis Kiweewa, a hyper-realist pencil artist for his artwork entitled ‘Drawing of Peter Wanabwa washing his face’.

“Like in all humans, this series of drawing water depicts mental health and metaphors and how we wash off all the distractions and start off our days better and straight off forward for better days to come, the water is a fluid, changeable and cleansing.” – Elvis Kiweewa

TOP 15 – LONGLISTED 2020

 
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The Letter

The Letter by Aaron Brogan Mwesigwa

Artist: Aaron Brogan Mwesigwa
Title: The Letter
Size: 42cm x 59.4cm
Medium: Charcoal and Acrylics on Paper Waste
Year: 2020

Born in 1997, Aaron Brogan Mwesigwa is based in Kampala, Uganda. He is in the final year of pursuing a Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Art at Makerere University, Uganda. According to Aaron: “In waste paper, I found gold. I create my drawings on recycled paper to achieve a level of realism and hyperrealism pencil drawings”.

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Flawed Yet Beautiful

Artist: Charlene Komuntale
Title: Flawed Yet Beautiful
Size: 42cm x 59.4cm
Medium: Digital Art
Year: 2020

Born in 1991, Charlene Komuntale is a freelance digital illustrator / artist based in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a BA in Animation from Limkokwing University, Malaysia.

“As a child, I wanted to be a cartoon character because of the endless possibilities, unconfigured to gravity or form. Fortunately, that didn’t happen. But that whimsical thinking led me to pursue a degree in animation where I fell in love with concept art which allows me to express my visions.” – Charlene Komuntale

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Plastic Smiles

Artist: Doddridge Busingye
Title: Plastic Smiles
Size: 110cm x 60cm
Medium: Installation
Year: 2020

Born in 1990, Doddridge Busingye is a practicing visual artist based in Kampala, Uganda. He holds a Masters Degree in Fine Art from Makerere University and a
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Drawing of Peter Wanabwa Washing His Face

Artist: Elvis Kiweewa
Title: Drawing of Peter Wanabwa Washing His Face
Size: 84.1 x 54.9 cm
Medium: Graphite and Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2020

Born in 1997, Elvis Kiweewa is a hyper realist pencil artist, based in Kampala, Uganda. He is currently in the final year of pursuing a Bachelor of Information Systems at Makerere University, Uganda. His entry artwork is part of a series that explored mental health.

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Mutted Conversation I

Artist: Emmanuel Lwanga
Title: Muted Conversations I
Size: 25cm x 21cm x 47cm
Medium: Terracotta Sculpture Mounted on Wood
Year: 2018

Born in 1978, Emmanuel Lwanga is a sculptor based in Nsambya, Uganda. Emmanuel holds a Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Art from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda and a Diploma in Art and Design from Michelangelo College of Creative Arts, Kisubi, Uganda.

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Self Portrait 3

Artist: Nicole Remus
Title: Self Portrait 3
Size: 124cm x 83.8cm
Medium: Photography
Year: 2020

Born in 1995, Nicole Remus is a visual artist and budding curator based in Jinja, Uganda. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture at Makerere University, Uganda and is the visual art director at the Creative Tribe (Uganda) where she also attends to the curating and setting up of its monthly PopUp gallery. Her entry artwork is part of a series that explores identity.

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Kakookolo

Artist: Katesi Jacqueline Kalange
Title: Kakookolo
Size: 120cm by 90cm
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2020

Born in 1995, Katesi Jacqueline Kalange holds a Bachelor of Art and Industrial Design from Kyambogo University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Art and Industrial Design at Kyambogo University, Uganda.ontent goes here

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Barrister

Artist: Martin Senkubuge
Title: Barrister
Size: 75cm x 60 cm
Medium: Charcoal, Acrylic, Fabric and Sand on Canvas
Year: 2020

Born in 1996, Martin Senkubuge is based in Kampala, Uganda. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Art at Makerere University, Uganda. His entry artwork is part of a series entitled ‘Wall of infamous legends’, this particular one inspired by a gentleman that has been a model for several generations of art students at the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art, Makerere University.

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Royal Guard

Artist: Matt Kayem
Title: Royal Guard
Size: 84.1cm x 118.9cm
Medium: Photography
Year: 2019

 
Born in 1991, Matt Kayem (Michael Matthew Kayiwa) is a Ugandan contemporary visual artist. He holds a Diploma in Art and Design from Michelangelo College of Creative Arts, Kisubi, Uganda.

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City of Birds

Artist: John Bosco Muramuzi
Title: City of Birds
Size: 180cm x 120cm
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2019

Born in 1991, John Bosco Muramuzi is a full-time practising artist based at his Jon-B Art Studio in Buloba (off Mityana Road), Uganda. He holds a Diploma in Industrial Art and Design from YMCA Comprehensive Institute, Kampala, Uganda.

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Toninyilila

Artist: Peter Nshekanabo
Title: Toninyilila
Size: 90cm x 70cm
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2019

Born in 1997, Peter Nshekanabo is a practicing artist based in Nalya, Uganda. He holds a Bachelor of Art and Industrial Design from Kyambogo University, Uganda. In his art, he boldly tackles what may be seen as an unsavoury topic of conditions in slums.

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Ebya Kayisali

Artist: Ronald Odur
Title: Ebya Kayisali
Size: 51cm x 30cm x 18.5cm
Medium: Stitched Aluminum Printing Plate and Copper Wire
Year: 2020

Born in 1992, Ronald Odur is a practising artist in Uganda. He holds a Diploma in Interior Design from Kyambogo University, Uganda.

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The walls that bind us

Artist: Ryan Edwin Ssendagire
Title: The walls that bind us
Size: 59cm x 42cm
Medium: Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2020

Born in 1999, Ryan Edwin Ssendagire is a full-time practising artist based in Nyanama, Uganda. He is also pursuing a Diploma in Interior Design at Artfield Institute, Uganda.

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Into the Future

Artist: Solomon Agaba Peabo
Title: Into the Future
Size: 20.3cm x 15.5cm
Medium: Photography and Digital Art
Year: 2020

Born in 1999, Solomon Agaba Peabo is an artist based in Kampala, Uganda. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at Kyambogo University, Uganda.

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Mending the Boot

Artist: Trevor Mark Aloka
Title: Mending the Soccer Boot
Size: 89cm x 70cm
Medium: Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2020

Born in 1997, Trevor Mark Aloka is a full-time artist based in Mutungo, Uganda. His entry artwork is part of a series of works entitled ‘Ready for Export’.

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The MMA Prize 2020 Winner

The MMA Prize is 2020 was won by Ronald Odur with his piece called Ebya . Read more…

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The MMA Prize 2018 Winner

The MMA Prize is 2018 was won by Pamela Enyonu with her piece called Bwino. Read more…

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