Swangz Creative Academy has successfully held its 4th Edition Graduation Ceremony at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) Auditorium in Kololo, graduating over 100 young creatives from its latest training cohort.
The graduates had completed video production ,audio production, events management and igital marketing.
An initiative of leading creative powerhouse Swangz Avenue, Swangz Creative Academy was established to bridge the gap between passion and professional skill within Uganda’s creative industry by providing structured, hands-on training led by industry practitioners.
The academy was created to nurture young talent, equip creatives with practical knowledge, and prepare them for real-world opportunities in media, events, and digital production ultimately contributing to job creation and the growth of Uganda’s creative economy.
Beyond technical training, students received powerful career guidance and inspiration from industry leaders Uncle Mo, real name , Moses Kibonek, Aaronaire, and Benon Mugumbya.
Uncle Mo encouraged graduates to begin creating immediately instead of waiting for opportunities, emphasizing that consistent work and output are what attract recognition and open doors in the industry.
Aaronaire challenged the graduates to understand that real learning begins after graduation in the process of creating, starting projects, taking on challenges, understanding how the industry operates, and consistently producing quality work.
Addressing the creatives, Swangz Avenue Head of Production, Benon Mugumbya, urged them to be problem solvers, reliable, teachable, and purposeful, while reminding them to treat their creative skills as a business.
Graduates also benefited from insightful sessions by William Tumwine, Assistant Commissioner Registration Services at URSB, who guided them on the registration of creative businesses, copyright, and the protection of intellectual property, emphasizing the importance of formalization in building sustainable creative careers.
The event highlighted the strong collaboration between Swangz Avenue and URSB in nurturing youth talent, professionalism, and sustainability within Uganda’s creative sector.
As Swangz Creative Academy continues to expand with each edition, it remains a key pillar in shaping Uganda’s future content creators, event professionals, producers, and digital marketers.
Today’s graduation adds over 100 skilled creatives to Uganda’s creative economy equipped with talent, inspiration, and business knowledge to succeed
